Test Equipment Architect

Mbda Systems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a Test Equipment Architect to develop advanced test systems for missile and missile sub-systems. The role requires extensive experience in Test Equipment Design and Systems Engineering. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, guiding requirements and improving technologies, while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension with 14% contributions

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience of Test Equipment Design, obtained over multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Test Equipment Software or software techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering approaches and ability to spot poor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality test systems essential for product success.
• Advise customers on Test Equipment Requirements and provide guidance.
• Oversee the development of test systems to ensure they meet system requirements.

Skills

Test Equipment Design

Systems Engineering

Software Techniques

Metrology

Digital Design

RF Design

Analogue Design

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Internal Recruitment Advisor / Armed Forces Recruitment Lead at MBDA

This is a unique opportunity to work on advanced test equipment for missile and missile sub systems. As a Test Equipment Architect, you'll play a crucial role in the development of high-quality test systems that are essential for the success of our products.

Job Title: Test Equipment Architect

Salary: Circa £60,000 dependent on experience

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
  
  
  

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Test Equipment Architect specialising in the System Design of Test Equipment (TE) for missile and missile sub systems, plus occasionally missile or weapon system simulators. The role is intended for applicants who have extensive experience of working with, and developing Test Systems.

Working within the established TE Architecture team, you'll be advising the customer; providing guidance on the Test Equipment Requirements; disseminating the requirement into a system design (by producing an Architecture Design Document) and working to ensure the developed test system meets its system requirements. You should be able to act as an authority on test equipment aspects to the design teams and the project.

You will also have the opportunity to get involved with continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies through the IRAD process, and potentially influence our Test Equipment product line (ATENA).

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience of Test Equipment Design, obtained over multiple projects
• Knowledge of Test Equipment Software, or software techniques and methods
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering approaches, ability to spot poor requirements
• Knowledge of Design For Test aspects, and able to guide and inform the Test Architects/IVLs
• General knowledge of, and preferably a specialism in one area of the following: Metrology, RF, Digital or Analogue Design, Power electronics, computing, Cyber or FPGA design.
  
  
  

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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